SNC Description

Sierra Nevada College in Incline, Nevada offers a unique liberal arts education in the beautiful splendor of Nevada’s Sierra range.

At Sierra Nevada, the belief is that a solid liberal arts foundation helps students to become engaging and thorough thinkers, writers and speakers.

Sierra’s more than 25 major areas of study include business, teacher education, humanities and social sciences as well as interdisciplinary studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The scenic, rural beauty of Sierra Nevada College plays a big part in student life. Students may participate in an outdoor adventure program, which includes mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and kayaking.

Because of its rigorous academics and high standards, Sierra Nevada’s admissions officers look at various criteria in evaluating prospective students.

Financial aid is available to eligible students to help cover tuition and other expenses through work-study, grants, loans and the state’s Millennium Scholarship.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$23,258

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,258

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

1,003

SNC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
345
Freshman Class
90
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,003

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
34%
Graduate
66%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
47%
Men
53%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
70%
Latino
6%
Other
17%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%